Is Chivalry Dead Or Alive Essay

Chivalry has been an important value since medieval times when knights were expected to follow the code of chivalry. The general concept is showing courtesy to women. As societies are developing, Women are working to gain equality. They have achieved the right to own property, the right to vote, and highly respected roles in the government. Out of the many factors that are holding women back chivalry is a strong contributor. Many believe chivalry is dead and we should bring it back. Chivalry is very much alive and society needs to reevaluate it.
It is hard to simply agree or disagree that chivalry is dead. The answer to this question depends on every individual's personal experiences. For example, Population Reference Bureau states, “Seven in 10 children living with a single mother are poor or low income,” (Mather). The National Center for Fathering states, “teaching a boy chivalry lies in the responsibility of the father,” (Johnson). So one can conclude that boys growing up in low income societies are more likely to be raised without a father and as a result they are less often taught chivalry. Someone who is living in a low income area is more likely to believe chivalry is dead then someone who is raised in a middle or high income society. …show more content…
The world is slowly approaching equality for all, chivalry is holding it back. Chivalry reflects the idea that women are weak and need a man’s support. “Let's Give Chivalry Another Chance” argues that being a lady and a women are the same concept and because of that men should treat us like ladies. This statement is false, we are taught to be ladies though society’s gender-role stereotypes but we are born women. Men should not be expected to give up their lives for us, much less hold the door open. We are physically, mentally, and emotionally, equal to the man. We do not need men treating us any